la fortuna waterfall
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Why Chachagua Is One of the Best Places to Stay Near Arenal and La Fortuna, Costa Rica

When travelers start planning a trip to La Fortuna, the first things that usually come to mind are hanging bridges, waterfalls, and the iconic Arenal Volcano. But if you’re looking for a place to stay that combines rainforest immersion, wildlife, hot springs, and easy access to the region’s top experiences, there’s one place I keep…

a hanging bridge
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20+ Best Things to Do in Monteverde Costa Rica

By Jennifer LaCharite Looking for the best things to do in Monteverde? Whether you want to go bird-watching for the famous quetzal, walk the hanging bridges of a cloud forest, or hike to a waterfall, Monteverde has something for you. With over 5 percent of the world’s biodiversity found in Costa Rica, it is estimated…

Close-up of a brewery taproom interior featuring copper pipes and beer taps. Ideal for beverage industry visuals.
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12 Best Breweries in Costa Rica

By Jennifer LaCharite Thanks to the explosion of craft breweries in the past decade, Costa Rica is much more than Imperial and Pilsen beer. There are several large and small-scale craft breweries creating everything from popular IPAs to fruit and coffee-infused brews. Microbreweries have become so popular in recent years that there is a unique…

animals in Costa Rica
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10 Incredible Animals You Can See in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is home to 2.5% of the planet’s biodiversity making it one of the best places in the world to see animals in their natural habitat. Sadly, in the last 50 years, we’ve lost over 60% of all wildlife. Costa Rica is at the frontlines of preservation for animal and plant life with about…